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Prerequisite:Elementary Latin I or an equivalent course at another academic institution (subject to instructor approval)

The second semester of “Elementary Latin” will complete your introduction to the basic elements of the Latin language. It will emphasize the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension – in other words, all of the tools necessary to develop a sound reading proficiency in Latin. Last semester, we began reading connected passages and short selections of unaltered Latin; this semester, these readings will become more prominent as our knowledge of Latin advances. You will not be expected to speak Latin, but you should have at this point a good classical pronunciation and know where to place important accents.

Nōn scholae, sed vītae discimus – We learn not for school, but for life!

Several practical advantages accrue from the study of classical languages. Introductory knowledge of Latin, for example, increases knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar, which is invaluable no matter what academic or professional field you pursue. Familiarity with Latin also facilitates the learning of the Romance languages, which are descended from it. Most importantly, however, the study of Latin reinforces the importance of close reading, patience, and intellectual discipline. You will learn to manage complexity, to persevere in the face of the unknown, and to love learning for its own sake.

This class features pre-recorded lectures from Dr. Philip Walsh. Credit students will also attend live one-hour preceptor sessions twice per week. Students will be expected to watch the assigned lectures (about 45 minutes each) before each preceptor session. The time of these sessions will be determined when the scheduling needs of the students are known.

Course Schedule

There will be 2 one-hour prerecorded lectures per week, with two weekly discussion sessions as assigned. During the semester students will work through Wheelock chapters 22 – 40.

Week One

Intrōductiō and Wheelock Chapter XXII

Wheelock Caput XXIII

Week Two

Wheelock Caput XXIV

Wheelock Caput XXV

Week Three

Wheelock Caput XXVI

Wheelock Caput XXVII

Quiz #1

Week Four

Wheelock Caput XXVIII

Wheelock Caput XXIX

Quiz #2

Week Five

Wheelock Caput XXX

Wheelock Caput XXXI

Quiz #3

Week Six

Wheelock Caput XXXII

Review, Capita XXI-XXXII

Weekend Mid-Term Test

Week Seven

Wheelock Caput XXXIII

Wheelock Caput XXXIV

Week Eight

Wheelock Caput XXXV

Wheelock Caput XXXVI

Quiz #4

Week Nine

Wheelock Caput XXXVII

Wheelock Caput XXXVIII

Quiz #5

Week Ten

Wheelock Caput XXXIX

Wheelock Caput XL

Quiz #6

Week Eleven

Review, Wheelock Capita XXXII-XL

Final Exam

*caput is Latin for chapter

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